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Is Clive, Iowa Safe?

Population 19,861 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clive is a smaller community of 19,861 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,211 per 100K.

Clive Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCliveIowa AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.5332.1363.8
Property Crime Rate1875.42075.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1211.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

218.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clive

Violent crime in Clive is close to the national average. The rate of 313.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1875.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,211 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clive Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,211
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Clive Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clive
313.5
State
332.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clive
1875.4
State
2075.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clive Safety

Is Clive safe?
Not especially. Clive earns a C with a crime rate of 218.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clive?
218.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1875.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clive safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clive's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,211 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clive?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clive generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clive police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clive?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clive's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Clive compare to other cities in Iowa?
Middle of the pack for Iowa. Clive isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Iowa cities.
How safe is Clive to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clive?
Bad. A C grade and 218.9 per-thousand rate put Clive below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clive?
313.5 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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